Deborah Simmons turned to fiction after a love of historical romances prompted her to write her first book, which was published in 1989. It was followed by twenty-five novels and novellas, among them a USA Today bestselling anthology and two finalists in the Romance Writers of Americas annual RITA competition. Her titles have been published in 26 countries, including illustrated editions in Japan, making her grateful for the support of readers throughout the world.

Unrated Critic Reviews for The Love Match

Publishers Weekly

"Cupid Goes to Gretna," by Hale (Carpetbagger's Wife), on the other hand, is a convoluted and improbable tale featuring vivacious Ivy Greenwood, who convinces Oliver Armitage to pretend to elope to Gretna Green with her in order to nudge her brother into cementing his romance with Oliver's aunt.